Somme Heritage Centre

In 1994 the Somme Association established the Somme Heritage Centre at Conlig, between Newtownards and Bangor in Co. Down. The Centre is a fully accredited museum, providing exhibitions, displays and information, and is an institution for the study and interpretation of Ireland’s contribution to the First World War, with particular reference to the Battle of the Somme. It was built with the support of European and local funding combined with a major fund raising effort, supported by the public, to commemorate the involvement of the 36th (Ulster) Division, 16th (Irish) Division and 10th (Irish) Division in the First World War.

Menai Bridge Community Heritage Trust

We are a community project to celebrate our two world famous bridges; the Menai Suspension Bridge, built by Thomas Telford, and the Britannia Bridge, built by Robert Stephenson. Our fully accredited museum has exhibits of artefacts and drawings, films, quizzes and qualified guides. Take a walk over and under the Suspension Bridge, see the lions on the Britannia Bridge. Build your own bridges and test your knowledge.

On our web pages you will find information about the

• Exhibition at the Thomas Telford Centre
• Walks
• Talks
• The Menai Strait
• The Bridges, their engineers and craftsmen
• Development of Prince’s Pier as a waterfront museum
• And much more

Have fun exploring this amazing place with its iconic bridges and pioneering engineers, the magic of the Menai Strait waterway and historic Town and Waterfront.

Gwefr heb Wifrau / Wireless in Wales

The Gwefr Heb Wifrau – Wireless in Wales, a charitable trust, is a small radio museum with a difference.  With its emphasis on the history of Broadcasting in Wales, the influence of broadcasting on our national identity and the contribution of the Welsh to the development of wireless technology it is unique.  We have an interesting collection of old radio equipment and books as well as educational and informative displays.  The Museum is based around the collection of the late David Evan Jones and was opened just a few weeks after his death in 2008.  In 2013 we were officially Accredited by CyMAL a Welsh Government Agency.

Plas Glyn y Weddw

This stunning arts and heritage centre is situated in Llanbedrog on the picturesque Llŷn Peninsula. Housed in an impressive grade II Gothic Victorian mansion it’s the perfect location to view and buy contemporary Welsh art, enjoy an outdoor theatre performance or just simply sample one of our delicious home-made cakes. Unique in Wales, this cultural haven is owned and run by an independent charitable trust, is largely self financing and attracts well in excess of 100,000 annual visitors. Come up and visit next time you are in the area.

Grampound with Creed Heritage Centre

A small village with a BIG history. The purpose of the Grampound with Creed Heritage Project and Centre is to tell the story of the countless individuals who have made their mark on this place since ancient times and to ensure that this knowledge is recorded and passed on to future generations.

A Heritage Centre comprising a short film about the locality, a collection of digital photographs, audio recordings, storyboards and in-depth research material is housed in the historic Town Hall to which visitors are welcome. The Heritage Project was initiated by the Grampound with Creed Parish Council, which continues to support the group of local enthusiasts who now carry the initiative forward.

Whitchurch Silk Mill

In 1990, the Mill became a charity called the Whitchurch Silk Mill Trust, which has a trading arm, meaning it can continue to produce high quality silks, while also providing a fascinating venue for visitors from far and wide.

THE AIMS OF THE WHITCHURCH SILK MILL TRUST ARE:

• to retain the skills of weaving on the machinery;
• to care for the building and its contents;
• to inspire the public about textiles.

Museum of the Royal Regiment of Scotland

The Museum was officially opened on 29 May 2014 and is currently co-located with The Royal Scots Museum in historic Edinburgh Castle. This means that the story of the oldest regiment in the British Army, The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment), sits alongside the story of the youngest Scottish regiment, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, under one roof. The Museum exists to preserve, and make accessible, the story of The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

Our display tells the story of The Royal Regiment of Scotland since its formation in 2006 and focuses on two main themes; an operational theme which uses the strapline ‘Courage under Fire’ to inform the public about the Regiment’s operational service in Northern Ireland, Iraq, Afghanistan and in support of the United Nations in Cyprus and a second theme that concentrates on ‘A Soldier’s Life’. The latter looks at training, sports, ceremonial duties and the other activities that offer a soldier opportunities to build team and leadership skills and develop fitness. The display is designed to showcase modern Scottish infantry soldiers who are the proud successors to Scotland’s world famous infantry regiments.

Cowbridge & District Museum

The Museum was formed in the early 1980’s by a group of very enthusiastic people who felt there should be some record made of ‘Cowbridge past’ and having it based in Cowbridge.

The Museum is housed in the cells of the Cowbridge Town Hall, right in the centre of the town. The Town Hall itself is a modern building having been built in 1829. It was built over a much older building which had over the years been called a prison, bridewell, house of correction and even for a short period the County Gaol. It was first licensed as a prison in 1576, but there is some evidence that it was being used as a prison as early as 1525.

All the museum exhibits are housed in six cells set in two corridors in the centre of the ground floor of the Town Hall.

Swannington Heritage Trust Museum

Swannington Heritage Trust exists to preserve and enhance our legacy of the past for the benefit and enjoyment of people in the present. We maintain former mining and railway sites a mill and 10 acres of woodland. We make our sites and historical information available to everyone and we are keen to work with village people and organisations for the benefit of all. In February 2012 we completely revamped this website, hopefully we have kept the best of the old while adding new facilities. Apart from more information on how to contact, join and volunteer with the Trust, there are walks to enjoy and information on village

Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre

73 years ago on the night of 26/27 April 1944, 106 Sqn suffered one of their greatest losses of WWII in a single night.

Five aircraft from 106 Squadron were lost. They had taken off from RAF Metheringham as part of a larger task force consisting of an additional 201 Avro Lancasters and 11 Mosquitoes from 5 Group and an additional 9 Lancasters of 1 Group. Their mission: to bomb a ball bearing plant.

The aircraft lost were: JB601, ME669, JB562, ND850, ND853. Out of 36 crew members (one a/c was carrying a second pilot) 22 were killed, 10 were taken POWs and 4 Evaded.